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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.99, 39,056.87 and 15,499.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.99, 39,056.87 and 15,499.81 is: 23,272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.99 : 39,056.87 = 15,499.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.99/39,056.87 = 15,499.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.99x = 39,056.87 × 15,499.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.99x = 605,374,064.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,374,064.19/26,011.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,272.89

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